aggros

noun

plural of aggro, British
1
as in frustrations
the feeling of impatience or anger caused by another's repeated disagreeable acts we simply decided that trying to get our son to tidy up his room was not worth the aggro

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2
as in headaches
something that is a source of irritation just another aggro that commuters on the tube have to put up with

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aggros
  1. frustrations
  2. headaches
  3. irritations
  4. thorns
  5. pips
  6. nuisances
  7. irritants
  8. rubs
Noun
  • Many were quick to express their frustrations over the outage on social media.
    — Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Some version of both, with all the frustrations and unknowns that come along.
    — Rachel Siegel, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of frustrations
Noun
  • Common symptoms include fever, headaches, body aches, joint pain, rash, vomiting and diarrhea, according to the CDC.
    — Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Others get quiet, clingy or suddenly complain of stomachaches and headaches.
    — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of headaches
Noun
  • Smoke can cause a series of health problems, from minor irritations to serious concerns.
    — Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 16 July 2026
  • For Hygiene and Disease Prevention Showering helps remove sweat, dirt, bacteria, and other impurities from the surface of your skin and hair, which can cause infections and irritations.
    — Ashley Olivine, Verywell Health, 15 July 2026
Definition of irritations
Noun
  • In many species, the pronotum extends over the body to form elaborate shapes that resemble thorns, buds, or other plant structures, providing excellent camouflage.
    — Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 9 Aug. 2026
  • These networks used to buffer against isolation and economic displacement—the thorns of modern life that make partnership more valuable yet love more difficult to find.
    — Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of thorns
Noun
  • My mother spitting cherry pips with me and my sister.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 12 May 2026
  • First, the Blue = group requires 5 pips of the same number, and the only number that fits that bill is 2.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Definition of pips
Noun
  • Others argued that the report seems to cast members of the media as nuisances to be dealt with, while ignoring instances in which journalists were targeted by law enforcement.
    — Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The Kansas City City Council approved a trio of ordinances on Thursday aimed at vacant properties that become nuisances and staving off demolition of historic buildings.
    — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of nuisances
Noun
  • Sharks are known to rub against reefs, sand, rocks and even the seafloor to remove irritants.
    — Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • The signature blend of ceramides works to strengthen and support the skin’s natural barrier, which helps lock in moisture while defending against environmental irritants like pollutants and allergens.
    — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 23 July 2026
Definition of irritants
Noun
  • The beloved mascot of Pocasset Hardware, Franklin wins everyone over with his ultra-friendly personality, generous kisses and endless requests for belly rubs.
    — Staff Author Updated, PEOPLE, 28 July 2026
  • Anything below 20,000 double rubs may wear down faster and is better suited to a bouclé loveseat, accent chair or other low-traffic piece of bouclé furniture.
    — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
Definition of rubs
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“Aggros.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aggros. Accessed 16 Aug. 2026.

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